Interim Asbestos & Water Hygiene Manager (Hybrid)

Essex County Council; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Interim Asbestos & Water Hygiene Manager to lead the asbestos and water hygiene function within the Property Maintenance and Compliance department. You will ensure statutory compliance, manage risks and maintain robust evidence-based systems across council properties.

The role requires BOHS P405, professional body membership, and substantial social housing compliance experience, plus contractor management. Hybrid basis for an initial six months.

Qualifications

• BOHS P405 management of asbestos qualification.
• Membership of BOHS, NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Experience managing asbestos and water hygiene compliance in social housing.
• Knowledge of Control of Asbestos Regulations and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of legionella prevention and water hygiene management (HSE ACoP L8).
• Experience managing specialist compliance contractors and accountability.
• Experience developing compliance programmes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management and oversight of the asbestos and water hygiene service areas.
• Ensure compliance with all asbestos and water hygiene statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain oversight of asbestos management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys.
• Ensure the asbestos register and management plans are accurate and accessible.
• Monitor identification, assessment and completion of asbestos and water hygiene remedial works.
• Oversee controls for repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment activities where asbestos may be present.
• Manage specialist asbestos removal and remediation contractors and water hygiene contractors.
• Oversee legionella risk assessments and water hygiene monitoring programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to manage risks effectively.

Skills

Asbestos management

Water hygiene management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Education

BOHS P405 qualification

Professional body membership (BOHS/NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Interim Asbestos & Water Hygiene Manager to lead the asbestos and water hygiene function within the Property Maintenance and Compliance department. You will ensure statutory compliance, manage risks and maintain robust evidence-based systems across council properties.

The role requires BOHS P405, professional body membership, and substantial social housing compliance experience, plus contractor management. Hybrid basis for an initial six months.